The crowd at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Mayo Spartans (Rochester, MN) and the visiting Mankato West Scarlets (Mankato, MN), observed Mayo's basketball team edge Mankato West by a score of 57-56.

The Spartans (1-0) will now prepare for their challenge against New Prague (New Prague, MN). The Trojans come into the AAAA Section 1 challenge with a 1-1 record.

Next up, the Scarlets meet the Austin Packers (Austin, MN) in a non-league battle, on Friday, December 12. Mankato West will attempt to advance on its 0-2 season record. The Packers enter the battle with a 3-0 record after their 76-68 non-league win over Albert Lea (Albert Lea, MN).